It's going to be hard for Force India to make up their mind. Clearly a case of talent vs sponsors, as all candidates must bring money, but range from underwhelming to very good.
This is the case for Caterham and Marussia as well, but it seems they have narrowed their choices down a lot more.

The amus article names drivers, who have made contact with FI. So Villeneuve, etc names mean nothing. Yuji Ide can also be interested in the seat of Force India and call them if they are interested. Means nothing. What counts, is what FI is interested in. And that's hard to tell at this point.

I think the driver has to be both reasonably good and bring money to get signed. And drivers, who likely have to ability to tick both boxes at least to some extent in contract negotiatons, are probably Sutil, Alguersuari and perhaps even Petrov. I am unsure if Bianchi can bring any money. So let's see.

I see what you mean but I'd still take Buemi. Senna's been through 3 teams and looked poor on all (albeit was never given a 100% fair shot by any of them), whereas Buemi at least has that rookie season beating Bourdais to his name.

I'd take Buemi, then Alguersuari. I just don't think Senna has the talent, when what he has had is 3 full or half-seasons in 3 different environments (2/3rds in either good or proven race-winning cars) to prove he deserves to stick around.

I see what you mean but I'd still take Buemi. Senna's been through 3 teams and looked poor on all (albeit was never given a 100% fair shot by any of them), whereas Buemi at least has that rookie season beating Bourdais to his name.

I've never put too much weight on Bourdais' ´09 season, 'cause wasn't there something very unfavourable to him with that car? We often hear a lot about the wrong braking materials (Hitco/Brembo/Carbon Industrie) so I wonder if it was that?

Anyway, I wasn't impressed by Buemi, and not really by Senna either, but atleast he's shown some very decent race-performances against Maldonado. ....and he brings a lot of money.

I would probably take Sutil first (he still has Medion-backing I must assume, for him to allegedly be in the running at all), then Alguersuari.

Sounds just the opposite to me, she says he could be announced during the race weekend OR after the race, must mean they've already made a decision and are only fine-tuning the details or waiting for best possible PR moment.

If they have already decided they're not waiting for the race result so I think it's Gutierrez who's got the seat I'm afraid. Would be hugely surprised if it was Koba or anyone else.

A bit of a risk having Esteban Gutierrez in the team. Okay, he brings in the money but Kamui Kobayashi has the talent and maybe the money to have the race seat. Why don't they do what Williams are doing with Bottas?

A bit of a risk having Esteban Gutierrez in the team. Okay, he brings in the money but Kamui Kobayashi has the talent and maybe the money to have the race seat. Why don't they do what Williams are doing with Bottas?

It is a risk but Billionaires such as Slim give offers that are difficult to refuse. The reality is unfortunate for Kobayashi who isn't that far off Perez in point scoring.

Valsecchi should definitely be in it. He won the GP2 Series but I doubt he brings a lot of money with him.

Money's not such a problem for him (which is why he was able to fund 5 seasons in GP2), the problem is that it took 5 seasons for him to win the championship (or even come close). And even when he one this season, he made hard work of it, with Luiz Razia (who is not the best driver) coming close to taking the title. There just aren't enough spaces on the grid to get him a place on it.

Money's not such a problem for him (which is why he was able to fund 5 seasons in GP2), the problem is that it took 5 seasons for him to win the championship (or even come close). And even when he one this season, he made hard work of it, with Luiz Razia (who is not the best driver) coming close to taking the title. There just aren't enough spaces on the grid to get him a place on it.